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On today’s From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how finding an internship or co-op role can feel like a huge hurdle, especially when you don’t have prior work experience to put on your resume. These positions are highly competitive, …
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It’s easy to stick with what you know. Applying for the same types of jobs with familiar responsibilities feels safe. After all, employers want candidates with direct experience, right?
Yes, but limiting your search …
Sally N. Davis is an associate at Ropes & Gray LLP. She practices in the firm’s real estate investments & transactions group. Here, Sally shares a day in her life.
5:30 a.m. – Wake up. Check and respond to emails from night before …
College years are all about that hustle and bustle. From attending classes and parties to tackling exams and social life, there’s little spare time on your hands.
Even so, college years are crucial for career building. It’s the right time …
As a top Fortune 500 company and the #1 beauty company in the world, L’Oréal has established itself as an industry giant. In their 100+ years of existence, L’Oréal has pioneered sustainability initiatives, shifted boundaries, and paved the way for …
Name: Zenab Afolabi
Degree Program: Business Law
Current Job Title and Company/Organization: Corporate Communications Manager, MGA Entertainment
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Why did you choose your major? What interested you in this particular field of study?
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You’ve spent hours writing your resume, searching job sites, and applying to different roles—only to receive rejection after rejection. And that’s if you even hear back about your application at all. After a while, this all gets pretty exhausting, and …
Below are five tips that will help you prove that you’re proactive, enthusiastic, skilled, and collegial—which will maximize your chances of securing a full-time offer at the end of your internship.
1. Build strong relationships
Whether it’s your supervisor, coworker, …
When it comes to federal job interviews, they’re a bit different from those in the private sector. The process can be long, detailed, and highly competitive, with many applicants vying for the same position. The stakes are high—after all, a …
